Harborne Area Guide

Why live in Harborne

Harborne is a great place to live. It has a real village feel, with fantastic shopping and plenty to do, yet it is only moments from the city.

One of the most sought after residential addresses in Birmingham, Harborne is also one of the best places to invest in property.

Property Types

There are a variety of period homes of size and character which are always desirable.

History of Harborne

Harborne’s developed rapidly in the 19th century, with housing and industry thriving. Nail making was a main source of employment. Small businesses encouraged the growth of a busy High Street.

Harborne’s most notable resident was W.H.Auden. His former homw is now the site of the

Places of Interest

Harborne Nature Reserve

Botanical Gardens- 0121 454 1860

Getting to Harborne

Road

Birmingham city centre is four miles away.

The M5 and M6 motorways are about five miles distant.

Airport

Birmingham International Airport (13 miles)

Harborne Local authority

Birmingham City Council
Council House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
0121 303 1111
contact@birmingham.gov.uk

Where to go out in Harborne

Valentino’s- 0121 427 2560
Mai Thai- 0121 427 1435

Popular Public Houses include The Plough, The Green Man, The Junction and The Bell.

Schools in Harborne
Harborne Primary School 0121 464 2705	St Mary’s School 0121 505 3595	Edgbaston High School for Girls 0121 454 5831
St Pauls School for Girls 0121 454 0895	King Edwards School 0121 472 1672	King Edwards VI School for Girls 0121 472 1834
King Edwards VI School for Boys 0121 472 1672	University of Birmingham campus 0121 414 3344	Hallfield 0121 454 1496
Priory School 0121 440 4103	Queens College 0121 454 1527	West House School 0121 440 4097
Blue Coat School 0121 410 6800	Elmhurst School for Dance 0121 472 6655